Blackfoot, Alberta | TravelDojo

How to Get to Blackfoot, Alberta #

Most easily visited by car from regional centres in Alberta; follow provincial highways to local county roads for access to the community and surrounding countryside.

Tips for Visiting Blackfoot, Alberta #

Rural communities offer limited services - plan fuel and provisions accordingly.
If exploring provincially managed lands nearby, check permits for hunting seasons and restricted areas.
Respect private property and livestock; keep dogs under control on rural roads.

Best Time to Visit Blackfoot, Alberta #

Late spring through early autumn is most convenient for travel and outdoor activities in the region.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

June-August · ~10-25°C

Warm and accessible for rural exploration and outdoor activity.

Spring (Apr-May)

April-May · ~0-15°C

Mud and thaw conditions can make secondary roads challenging early in spring.

Autumn (Sep-Oct)

September-October · ~-5-10°C

Crisp days and clear air make for excellent scenic drives and photography.

Weather & Climate near Blackfoot, Alberta #

Climate

Blackfoot, Alberta's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -21°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

23°

Warmest Month

-21°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-16°

Feels Like Freezing

-16°C

Temperature

-21° – -11°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

-12°

Feels Like Freezing

-12°C

Temperature

-17° – -7°

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-12° – -2°

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-3° – 9°

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

3° – 17°

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 21°

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 23°

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

4° – 17°

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-2° – 10°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-10° – -2°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°

Feels Like Freezing

-14°C

Temperature

-18° – -9°

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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